Overview

Languages

English

Education

- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

No experience (will train)

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work setting

- Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

- Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
- Professionalism in customer service
- Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
- Load and unload goods
- Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
- Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
- Perform emergency roadside repairs
- Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
- Receive and relay information to central dispatch
- Record cargo information, hours of service,



distance travelled and fuel consumption
- Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

- Air Brakes Endorsement
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

- Bill of lading
- Driver logbook
- Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)

Transportation/travel experience

- Long-haul

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

- Valid driver's licence
- Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

- Attention to detail
- Large workload
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Sitting

Personal suitability

- Effective interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Organized
- Team player
- Hardworking

📌 long haul truck driver (Edmonton)
🏢 kohar trucking
📍 Edmonton